10 Questions
What is the primary component of a solution that does the dissolving?
Solvent
What type of solution is seawater?
Liquid solution
What is the characteristic of an electrolyte when dissolved in water?
It conducts electricity
What happens to the NaCl ions when it dissolves in water?
They break up into Na+ and Cl− ions
What is the characteristic of pure water in terms of electricity?
It is a poor conductor of electricity
What is the result of the dissolution of an ionic compound like sodium chloride in water?
The three-dimensional network of ions in the solid is destroyed
What type of compounds are usually non-electrolytes?
Organic compounds
What is the process by which an ion is surrounded by water molecules arranged in a specific manner?
Hydration
What is the result of the reaction between hydrogen chloride gas and water?
HCl + H2O → H+ + Cl-
What type of reaction results in the formation of an insoluble product?
Precipitation reaction
Test your understanding of aqueous solutions, including their composition, properties, and characteristics. Learn about the roles of solutes and solvents in these homogeneous mixtures.
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